Shaheen’s Guidebook
Food scene
Exceptional 'hole in the wall' Italian Trattoria. Great Coffee, Pastries, Paninis & Pastas.
No restroom, no tax , no liquor license, no BYOB, no delivery, no reservations - plenty of 'no's' but much to recommend.
I like it best in the mornings for a doppio espresso & crostatine pastry accompanied by Lillo's choice of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra playing in the background.
Lillo Cucina Italiana
331 Henry StreetExceptional 'hole in the wall' Italian Trattoria. Great Coffee, Pastries, Paninis & Pastas.
No restroom, no tax , no liquor license, no BYOB, no delivery, no reservations - plenty of 'no's' but much to recommend.
I like it best in the mornings for a doppio espresso & crostatine pastry accompanied by Lillo's choice of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra playing in the background.
Hibino
333 Henry StBest Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn
there are plenty of pizza joints closer to the apartment but Sottocasa is worth the extra effort & walk
43 recommandé par les habitants
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic Avethere are plenty of pizza joints closer to the apartment but Sottocasa is worth the extra effort & walk
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StWonderful neighborhood bakery & coffee shop
Bar Bruno
520 Henry StReliable local Mexican restaurant.
Salter House
119 Atlantic AveChic neighborhood coffee shop
Closest restaurant to our apartment.
Serves Sardinian specialities.
Cash only but well priced.
32 recommandé par les habitants
River Deli
32 Joralemon StClosest restaurant to our apartment.
Serves Sardinian specialities.
Cash only but well priced.
Kogane
76 Henry StGood local unpretentious ramen noodle restaurant
Diner
85 BroadwayDaily changing menu in a beautiful authentic diner
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveExceptional Italian restaurant
Excellent Mediterranean / Middle Eastern restaurant in Greenpoint - so an Uber ride from apartment
170 recommandé par les habitants
Glasserie
95 Commercial StExcellent Mediterranean / Middle Eastern restaurant in Greenpoint - so an Uber ride from apartment
METTĀ
197 Adelphi StVery special 'Farm to Table' restaurant in Fort Greene
Super Trendy Italian restaurant in Bed/Stuy with a good grocery store next door
1260 recommandé par les habitants
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveSuper Trendy Italian restaurant in Bed/Stuy with a good grocery store next door
La Vara
268 Clinton StExcellent local Spanish restaurant by Cobble Hill Park
Indian/Jamaican/Portuguese flavors @ this exceptional bar/restaurant right by Cobble Hill Park
6 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Julivert
264 Clinton StIndian/Jamaican/Portuguese flavors @ this exceptional bar/restaurant right by Cobble Hill Park
The Finch
212 Greene AveVery good 'New American' restaurant in Clinton Hill
Beautifully set in an old pharmacy in Clinton Hill - Italian cooking is good but not exceptional
238 recommandé par les habitants
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveBeautifully set in an old pharmacy in Clinton Hill - Italian cooking is good but not exceptional
Summer Months Only
Spectacular views of Downtown Manhattan from this sail boat on Pier 6 Brooklyn Bridge Park just 2 blocks from the apartment.
Perfect for a sundowner - oysters & white wine, etc
17 recommandé par les habitants
PILOT
Summer Months Only
Spectacular views of Downtown Manhattan from this sail boat on Pier 6 Brooklyn Bridge Park just 2 blocks from the apartment.
Perfect for a sundowner - oysters & white wine, etc
A pleasant walk north on Hicks St takes you to this neighborhood favorite coffee shop
214 recommandé par les habitants
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveA pleasant walk north on Hicks St takes you to this neighborhood favorite coffee shop
Modern Mexican cuisine - really cool place in Prospect Heights
38 recommandé par les habitants
Alta Calidad
552 Vanderbilt AveModern Mexican cuisine - really cool place in Prospect Heights
Farm to Table restaurant in Vinegar Hill - super cute.
123 recommandé par les habitants
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveFarm to Table restaurant in Vinegar Hill - super cute.
Really special coffee shop / light lunches, etc with a French/Moroccan flavor.
Great location on a corner of Hudson Avenue in Vinegar Hill
219 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StReally special coffee shop / light lunches, etc with a French/Moroccan flavor.
Great location on a corner of Hudson Avenue in Vinegar Hill
Really good Mediterannean/Israeli restaurant in Fort Greene. You will need to book in advance on Resy
79 recommandé par les habitants
Miss Ada
184 Dekalb AveReally good Mediterannean/Israeli restaurant in Fort Greene. You will need to book in advance on Resy
Chez Moi
135 Atlantic AveGood reliable local French Bistro
Good for a late night Burger when most are closed for the night.
253 recommandé par les habitants
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveGood for a late night Burger when most are closed for the night.
Evelina
211 Dekalb AveReally nice in the summer for al-fresco dining...
Molto Chic Italian Coffee & Aperitivo bar that also sells olive oils, vinegars & wines.
Un Posto Italiano
206 Garfield PlMolto Chic Italian Coffee & Aperitivo bar that also sells olive oils, vinegars & wines.
When it comes to bars Atlantic Ave (below Clinton St) has a great selection & recommend Bohemien for their 'Jamaica' spicy Margarita cocktail & small plates.
Bohemien Bar
97 Atlantic AvenueWhen it comes to bars Atlantic Ave (below Clinton St) has a great selection & recommend Bohemien for their 'Jamaica' spicy Margarita cocktail & small plates.
In my opinion the best restaurant in the neighborhood & a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
I love sitting @ the bar watching the chef's preparing your meal - in particular the Ivorian pasta chef cooks with style.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveIn my opinion the best restaurant in the neighborhood & a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
I love sitting @ the bar watching the chef's preparing your meal - in particular the Ivorian pasta chef cooks with style.
L'Appartement 4F
115 Montague StreetBest croissants in neighborhood
flower shop
Seaport Flowers
309 Henry StBest Flower shop in 'hood
Yoga/Fitness/Workout, etc.
Small classes in this ashtanga based yoga center with a great vibe & teachers
10 recommandé par les habitants
The Shala Yoga House | Fort Greene
83 Lafayette AveSmall classes in this ashtanga based yoga center with a great vibe & teachers
YogaWorks Brooklyn
53 Court StPlenty of Yoga Studios in the 'hood. This is a reliable choice.
SoulCycle BKHT - Brooklyn Heights
55 Court StLocal & popular amongst the latte consumers
Bar
Elsa
136 Atlantic AveBest cocktail bar in 'hood
Henry Public
329 Henry StAuthentic old skool bar.
Original Art Deco interior in this trendy Cocktail Lunge
59 recommandé par les habitants
The Long Island Bar
110 Atlantic AveOriginal Art Deco interior in this trendy Cocktail Lunge
Roof top bar is a posers paradise but the views of Downtown Manhattan & the Brooklyn Bridge are spectacular.
A short walk from the apartment on the waterfront through Brooklyn Bridge Park.
43 recommandé par les habitants
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
60 Furman StRoof top bar is a posers paradise but the views of Downtown Manhattan & the Brooklyn Bridge are spectacular.
A short walk from the apartment on the waterfront through Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Movie Theater
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StGreat to still have a good local movie theater
Theater, Movies, Dance, Music, Culture, etc
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is a cultural juggernaut.
Offers an alternative & lacks the crowds to it's more illustrious peers in Manhattan. Thoughtful exhibitions & events & great permanent collection.
3011 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOffers an alternative & lacks the crowds to it's more illustrious peers in Manhattan. Thoughtful exhibitions & events & great permanent collection.
St. Ann's in it's short time being open has really put on some interesting & original productions - we saw 'Oklahoma' there prior to it's run on Broadway & 'People, Places & Things' after it's transfer from The Donmar Warehouse.
St. Ann's is located on the Dumbo waterfront & a short walk alongside Brooklyn Bridge Park from the apartment.
52 recommandé par les habitants
St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water StSt. Ann's in it's short time being open has really put on some interesting & original productions - we saw 'Oklahoma' there prior to it's run on Broadway & 'People, Places & Things' after it's transfer from The Donmar Warehouse.
St. Ann's is located on the Dumbo waterfront & a short walk alongside Brooklyn Bridge Park from the apartment.
Catch a Brooklyn Nets game now that Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving are Brooklynites
1418 recommandé par les habitants
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveCatch a Brooklyn Nets game now that Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving are Brooklynites
Food Market
Trader Joe's
130 Court StWell priced & good quality supermarket chain
Cobblestone Catering & Fine Foods
220 Atlantic AveGood prepared foods
Dellapietras
193 Atlantic AveExceptional butchers
Good Organic Grocer in the neighborhood
25 recommandé par les habitants
Perelandra Natural Food Center
175 Remsen StGood Organic Grocer in the neighborhood
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveMiddle Eastern specialities
Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop
195 Atlantic AveSyrian speciality food shop
A great place to find rare herbs, spices, teas & coffees.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Black Mountain Wine House
A great place to find rare herbs, spices, teas & coffees.